Gardener (Landscape Maintenance, Horticulture Laborer) Job at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society, Inc., Dallas, TX

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  • Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society, Inc.
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Dallas Arboretum:

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden supports equal opportunity and accessibility for all and promotes a safe and engaging experience that welcomes all to enjoy. We seek to inspire and engage people of all backgrounds by creating a positive and impactful experience.

The Arboretum has been listed among the top arboretums in the world and the number of honors is so extensive it is listed on our website. The Dallas Arboretum is proud to offer the public an array of popular annual events, educational programs for children and adults, and an emphasis on family-oriented activities. Ground-breaking horticultural research conducted in our Trial Gardens continues to contribute to an important body of knowledge, both regionally and nationally.

Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, the Arboretum’s 66 acres include a complete life science laboratory with endless potential for discovery.

Work Schedule: The full-time work schedule is from 6:30am to 3:30pm , five days a week, with monthly weekend rotations.

Job Summary:

The Gardener will perform various landscape maintenance and labor duties under the supervision of a Crew Leader or Horticulturist Supervisor. Responsibilities include hands-on garden upkeep, operating equipment, and collaborating with the team. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires physical labor, including operating machinery and transporting materials. This role requires a strong work ethic for working within a large garden.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine landscape maintenance, including, but not limited to, mowing, weeding, planting, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing according to established standards.
  • Safely operate and maintain landscape equipment, such as push mowers, blowers, rototillers, tractors, edgers, and utility trucks.
  • Assist supervisors in monitoring irrigation systems and pump systems, reporting any malfunctions.
  • Participate in special landscaping projects as required.
  • Maintain cleanliness and functionality of work area, tools, vehicles, and equipment.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Basic communication skills; bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, repetitively bend/stoop, and work in various weather conditions.
  • Valid driver’s license (required to operate garden vehicles).
  • One year of relevant experience, which may include manual labor, landscaping, or gardening.
  • Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements, including background check, physical exam, and drug test.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Team-oriented mindset, working collaboratively with supervisors and staff.
  • Ability to follow schedules and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment: This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and involves exposure to loud equipment. Safety guidelines must be followed at all times.

Benefits :

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, a 401K, and Paid Time Off (PTO).


The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to be a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning, and connection. We are a world-class sanctuary where people and plants flourish in the natural environment.


The Dallas Arboretum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.

The work schedule is from 6:30am to 3:30pm, five days a week, with monthly weekend rotations.

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work, 3 days per week,

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